EOS R50vs Fujifilm X-Pro3vs Nikon D7500
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
From £1599
Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder enthusiasts
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Which should you buy?
Beginners & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.
Street, Documentary & Rangefinder Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019): The most opinionated camera Fujifilm makes — a hidden screen and hybrid OVF enforce deliberate photography, rewarding photographers who slow down.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
Who should buy what
EOS R50 (2023)
- You're completely new to mirrorless cameras and want something uncomplicated
- You create vertical content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts
- You want great autofocus without needing to understand complex menus
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
- You shoot street or documentary photography and value a minimal shooting workflow
- You want a rangefinder experience with modern digital image quality
- You love Fujifilm film simulations and prioritise stills over video
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- You're deeply invested in Nikon F-mount glass and aren't ready to switch systems
- You shoot wildlife or sport and still prefer an optical viewfinder response
- Note: consider the Z5 II or Z6 III if you're open to mirrorless for a future-proof investment
Quick take: The fujifilm x-pro3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the eos r50 is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x-pro3, nikon d7500 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) | Nikon D7500 (2017) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £1,599 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.1MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (lens-based only) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | 8fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 440 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) |
| Weight | 375g body only | 497g body only | 640g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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